St Peter's Church, Crewe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter's Church, Crewe |
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| OS grid reference | SJ 711 558 |
| Location | Earle Street, Crewe, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | St Peter, Crewe |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Saint Peter |
| Dedicated | 5 May 1923 |
| Consecrated | 29 April 1931 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 14 June 1984 |
| Architect(s) | J. Brooke and C. E. Elcock |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Groundbreaking | 1914 |
| Completed | 1923 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone, slate roof |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Peter, Crewe |
| Deanery | Nantwich |
| Archdeaconry | Macclesfield |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Province | York |
St Peter's Church is a special building located on Earle Street in Crewe, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican church, meaning it is part of the Church of England.
It serves as a parish church for the local community. The church is also recognized as a Grade II Listed building, which means it's an important historical structure.
History of St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church started in 1894 as a smaller, temporary church. This first building was made in sections and put together, like a giant kit. It was used to help the nearby St Paul's Church.
In 1912, this first church building was moved to a new spot. The next year, it was given a special dedication to All Saints.
Building the church you see today began in 1914. However, the work was slowed down because of money problems. This was due to the First World War.
The church was finally finished in 1923. The architects who designed it were J. Brooke and C. E. Elcock. On May 5, 1923, the new church was officially dedicated.
In 1931, St Peter's became its own separate parish. This meant it had its own area and community to serve. It was then formally consecrated on April 29, 1931.
Architecture and Design
St Peter's Church is built from red sandstone. Its roof is made of green slate.
If you look at the church from the front (the west side), you'll see its layout. It starts with a small entrance area called a narthex. Next is a baptistry, where baptisms take place. This area has narrow walkways on the sides.
Beyond the baptistry is the main part of the church, called the nave. This is where the congregation sits. It has wider walkways on its sides.
After the nave is the chancel, which is the area near the altar. On one side of the chancel is a room for the organ. On the other side is the vestry, where clergy prepare for services.
Each section of the wider walkways has a pointed roof part called a gable. These gables have windows in a style called Perpendicular. There are also tall, narrow windows called lancet windows, some with colorful stained glass.
On the front gable of the church, there is a double bellcote. This is a small structure that holds the church bells. It has a cross on top.
Inside the Church
Inside, behind the main altar, there is a beautiful carved screen called a reredos. It shows a scene of The Last Supper.
The chancel also has special seats for the clergy, called a sedilia. There are also choir stalls for the singers. The pulpit, where sermons are given, is made of oak wood.
The church has lovely stained glass windows. Some were made in the mid-1900s by D. Brookes. There's also an older window in the baptistry that shows Saint Peter.
The church's organ was built in 1932 by Whiteley. It was later updated in 1984 by Sixsmith.
See also
- Listed buildings in Crewe
